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Extended Stay America
San Rafael
Extended Stay America provides studio suites with fully equipped kitchens and ample workspace, designed for comfortable longer-term stays with pets.
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San Rafael
Motel 6 San Rafael is a dog-friendly hotel in San Rafael in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.
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A day in the life of a guide dog
A guide dog's day runs on routine, intelligent disobedience, and hours of quiet focus in public. California has shaped the field since 1947, when Guide Dogs for the Blind opened its San Rafael campus. Here is what the work actually…
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DogTrekker® 15th anniversary
DogTrekker.com celebrates 15 years of helping California dog lovers travel together, supporting animal welfare groups and inspiring millions of readers since launching in June 2011. DogTrekker.com launched 15 years ago, guided by a mission to leave no dog behind --…
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Support animal welfare organizations in California
This holiday season, support California's dog rescue and adoption organizations. From Napa Humane to Rocket Dog Rescue, here are our favorite groups working to give every pup a loving home.
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10 dog-friendly hiking trails in California
California's varied terrain offers incredible hiking for dogs and their people. This roundup covers 10 standout trails, from the rugged Black Butte summit in Shasta-Trinity to the wildflower-lined Mount Judah Loop near Truckee and waterfall hikes along the McCloud River.
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Visit a close-in, dog-friendly campground
You do not need to drive hours for a great dog-friendly camping trip. Folsom Lake, Samuel P. Taylor, Point Mugu, and Campland on the Bay in San Diego all offer close-in outdoor fun with your pup.
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Jessica’s Haven: Pairing rescue dogs with people with disabilities
Jessica's Haven and Rescue in San Rafael pairs rescue dogs with kids and adults with disabilities, creating meaningful bonds for both. Dogs get extra love and nurturing while special-needs visitors learn responsibility and soak up unconditional affection.
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